The CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in HR Management is designed to give you a more comprehensive insight into the HR industry and some of the issues and challenges you may face in your organisation. It will develop your ability to think strategically and improve overall performance.

To gain your CIPD Level 5 Qualification you must complete the following six units:

1. Developing professional practice

On completion of this unit, you will:

Understand what is required to be an effective and efficient HR professional.

Be able to perform efficiently and effectively as an HR professional.

Be able to apply CPD techniques to construct, implement and review a personal development plan.

2. Business issues and the context of HR

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Understand the key contemporary business issues and main external factors affecting different organisations and the impact on HR.

Understand how organisational and HR strategies and practices are shaped and developed.

Know how to identify and respond to changes in the business environment.